Articles tagged with Mass Media
Verbally aggressive mothers tend to control their child's behavior during play activities, often using physical negative touch to enforce their will. Children of low-aggressive mothers exhibit less resistance and follow their mother's lead more easily.
Two IEEE-USA Engineering Mass Media Fellows are writing news stories on science and technology for top California newspapers. The program aims to improve public understanding of STEM fields through clear communication.
Researchers found that Bush supporters expressed less interest in viewing images, but this effect was reduced when they weren't first told about the policy. In contrast, non-Bush supporters showed more interest regardless of whether or not they were informed.
A new study by Sarah Soule and Brayden King found that protests related to labor or consumer issues provoke a more negative reaction from investors. Protests with greater levels of media coverage also have a stronger impact on stock prices, even if the actual size of the protest is small.
The mass media's influence on public attitudes about mental health is significant, with negative stereotypes prevalent in coverage. Mental health professionals and consumers can help improve coverage by engaging with the media and educating them about accurate representations of mental illness.
Researchers from Oxford University and the University of Illinois found that contemporary consumers can read abstract images as statements of product attributes. The study's findings suggest a new unifying theory for understanding consumer response to images in global branding.
A study of nearly 400 university students found women spoke an average of 16,215 words per day, while men averaged 15,669. The difference was not statistically significant, and individual variations were large.
Steven H. Strogatz receives the JPBM Communication Award for his work on human sleep, circadian rhythms, and mathematics outreach, featured in prominent media outlets and books. The award recognizes his efforts to reach a wider audience beyond the mathematical sciences community.
A study by Cornell Food & Brand Lab shows that we tend to overeat due to cues around us, such as plate size and distractions. By using smaller plates or limiting food options, individuals can make easier changes to control their eating habits.
A new study by Ohio State University researchers suggests that individuals who are reluctant to express their opinions in public may also avoid participating in political activities, such as working for a campaign or circulating petitions. This avoidance is linked to a tendency to self-censor and fear of social repercussions.
The 2007 Nieman Fellowship in Global Health Reporting is awarded to David Kohn, Harro Albrecht, and Kondwani Munthali for a year of study at Harvard School of Public Health. After completing their studies, the fellows will embark on four-month journalistic field work in developing countries.
The University of Georgia has received a $3.5 million CDC grant to establish a center focused on reducing health disparities through effective communication and marketing strategies. The center will conduct research studies on how low-income individuals respond to health risks and develop culturally appropriate risk messages.
The Acoustical Society of America sponsors two annual awards for outstanding popular works on acoustics. Entries must be published or broadcast between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003, and meet criteria for accessibility, relevance, accuracy, and quality. The winners will receive a $1000 prize and an award certificate.
The American Statistical Association is seeking nominations for its Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award, recognizing individuals and organizations that promote statistics in public life. Eligible nominees include commentators, reporters, writers, and others who use communications media as their primary product.
A study published by the American Sociological Association finds that campaign contributions and lobbying have limited impact on policy, with party lines and ideology playing a greater role. The average PAC donation to candidates is $1,700, which is not enough to win significant influence.
The American Institute of Physics and the Acoustical Society of America offer science writing awards in acoustics. The most recent winners include "Snap, Crackle and Pop" by Bennett Daviss and "Acoustic Surgery" by Shahram Vaezy et al.
The Annual Survey of Journalism and Mass Communication offers a comprehensive look at the state of the industry, with findings on employment, salaries, job satisfaction, and more. Nearly 2,900 graduate surveys were returned from degree recipients representing 458 journalism programs in the US.
Researchers found that college students reading the New York Times online were less likely to read national, international, and political news compared to their paper-reading counterparts. This resulted in significant differences in readers' knowledge about public affairs.
Three UNC-CH School of Journalism and Mass Communication faculty members have books recognized for their impact on the field. Philip E. Meyer's Precision Journalism and Donald L. Shaw's The Emergence of American Political Issues are seminal works that analyze journalistic influence on politics.
The ASM Public Communications Award recognizes achievement by journalists in communicating microbiological sciences to the general public. The award is open to stories published or aired in calendar year 1999, and nominees must submit a completed nomination cover page, letter, and copies of their work.